Outdoor activities prescribed by 20 French doctors to treat diseases associated with low vitamin D

Doctors prescribe surfing lessons in 'world first' in French seaside town

• 20 doctors are taking part in a pilot scheme

• The doctors are authorised to prescribe a 12-week course in sports, including surfing or paddleboard but also more classic activities like swimming or Nordic walking

• Doctors say surfing and other sports can be highly effective in fighting chronic pain and depression , as well as diabetes and obesity , and helps reduce the 46,000 deaths annually linked to inactivity.

Note that every health problem has been previously associated with low vitamin D (and lack of being outdoors)

Note that the outdoor benefit of vitamin D would only result during summer near noon and if now wear a wetsuit

See also VitaminDWiki

• 20 cent vitamin D pill similar to 2 hours sunbathing at 60 degree latitude – RCT Aug 2013

• Walking an hour a day (more vitamin D) decreased chance of breast cancer by 14 percent – Oct 2013

• Why do gardeners live longer (vitamin D, etc.)

• New Zealand doctors are starting to prescribe more sunshine – Aug 2012 years before the French doctors

• 400 iu of vitamin D is like 24 seconds of sun in a swimsuit in Los Angeles

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